St. Helena
Location: California, United States
Legal name: St. Helena
Region: Napa Valley
Nested under: Napa Valley
St. Helena is a central-to-northern Napa Valley AVA with warm growing conditions and a long association with Cabernet Sauvignon. Reds often show ripe blackberry, cassis, plum, chocolate, and cedar, with a generous mid-palate and firm but accessible structure. The AVA is a clear label signal for drinkers seeking classic Napa ripeness from the heart of the valley.
Notable Rules
Nested within Napa Valley AVA. St. Helena is an origin designation and does not imply a separate classification tier.
Also Known As
Saint Helena, Saint Helena AVA, St. Helena AVA
Sources & References
- eCFR 27 CFR Part 9 American Viticultural Areas — Public domain federal regulation (eCFR).
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